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2022 Tushek TS900 Apex is the lightest hybrid hypercar

On Thursday, April 21, the Slovenian company Tushek will present the lightest hybrid hypercar, TS900 Apex. It is a car intended for speed enthusiasts who have failed to become owners of the Koenigsegg One: 1.

The Tushek TS900 Apex has the world’s highest power density drivetrain (TDED). It is powered by two electric motors combined with a petrol engine with a total power of 1,351 hp (994 kW) and 1,239 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.3 seconds and 124 mph in 7.4 seconds, 186 mph in 17.2 seconds. The top speed that this hyper car can reach is 236 mph (380 km / h).

Rumor has it that it will be powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine paired with two electric motors, whose total power would be 950 hp (699 kW). Thanks to the carbon chassis and body, the weight of the car has been reduced to 1,343 kg.

The super-fast hybrid hypercar, with a drivetrain based on aircraft technology combined with an internal combustion engine, will be produced in just 36 units priced at 1.5 million euros. Tushek will also present a race car, the TS900 RacerPro, which will be produced in just 12 copies.

Source: Tushek

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2023 Porsche 911 Hybrid at Nürburgring

A few days ago, Porsche announced its plans for the future, and one of them is the presentation of the first hybrid version of the popular 911. The Porsche 911 Hybrid is currently in the testing phase at the Nürburgring, and will hit the market in 2023.

After winter testing on the snowy roads of the north, the Porsche 911 Hybrid is currently on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Spy photos show that this prototype has the same design as the previous ones. The front end with large air intakes and vertical slats, additional lights on the sides that should not be part of the final design, narrower arches, a smaller spoiler and centrally placed exhaust pipes are just some of the features of this prototype.

The car still bears a yellow sticker indicating that it is a hybrid. A few days ago, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said that the car will not be PHEV. This could mean that it will be equipped with a small battery, and that the owners will not have to plug in to charge the battery.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is a lot of speculation. Some say it could use a naturally aspirated 4.0L engine like the one in the Cayman GT4. Some say it could have over 650 hp (478 kW). There is a lot of information, but only one is true. Which one? Only Porsche knows that.

Source: Carscoops

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2022 Honda Civic e: HEV for the European market

The Japanese car manufacturer has presented a new generation of Honda Civic e: HEV, which is coming to showrooms in the fall. With this, Honda has completed its range of electric vehicles for the European market.

Compared to its predecessors, the Civic first lost the diesel engine, and now in the 11th generation it is losing the classic petrol engine when it comes to Europe. The future rival of the Corolla, but also of European hopes such as the VW Golf and Peugeot 308, is offered exclusively in a hybrid edition.

The new Honda Civic e: HEV is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine combined with two electric motors, which delivers a total of 184 hp (135 kW) and 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) of torque. Honda wants CO2 emissions reduced to less than 110 g / km.

The exterior of the car is similar to the American edition as the interior, while the wheelbase is 35 mm longer than the previous generation Civic. Inside, a 9-inch infotainment screen and 10.2-inch instrument panel, come with the best-equipped models.

For next year, Honda is planning two new SUV models, all-electric and hybrid. Honda says the all-electric model, as a blend of dynamics, technology and design, will be “a great option for families looking for their first electric car.”

Source: Honda